Chapter-IIntroduction

1.1 Background of this hand-book

This Handbook has been prepared in compliance to General Administration Department, J&K’s Circular No. 25-GAD of 2009 dated: - 05-06-2009 endorsed vide Forest Administrative Department No. FST/Coord/21/2009 dated: - 10-08-2009.

The basic purpose of the hand book is to facilitate the public to have access to the desired information in different forms, which is available under the control of this Department on the working of Department of Wildlife Protection.

1.2 Objectives of the Hand Book

The objective of the Hand Book is to provide information to the intended users regarding different functions being delivered by the Wildlife Protection Department. The primary objective is to bring transparency and accountability in day to day working of this department and effective delivery of services.

1.3. Intended Users of this handbook

This hand-book is intended for the use by General Public whosoever is interested in getting any information about Wildlife Protection Department , J&K.

1.4. Organization of the information in this hand book

This Hand Book gives a broad overview of the activities carried on by the Wildlife Department and the procedures to be followed for obtaining information from the Department as per Right to Information Act, 2009.

1.5. Definitions used in the hand-bookAct = means the Right to Information Act 2009Public Authority = means the Wildlife Department, J&KGovernment = means the Government of Jammu & KashmirState = State of Jammu & Kashmir

1.6. Contact Person

(Nodal Officer (Website)Name of the officer (S/Shri)

Tahir Shawl

Designation Wildlife Warden(Headquarters)

Official Website www.jkwildlife.comPhone (office) 0191-2572570 (Jammu)

0194-2312847(Srinagar)Mobile No. 9419193970Email Address Jkwildlife78@ gmail.com

1.7. Procedure & Fee Structure for getting information not available in the hand book.

The procedure and fee structure for getting information would be as per the J&K RTI Act and Rules thereto as prescribed by the J&K Government.

Chapter-2

Particulars of Organization, Functions and Duties

2.1. Objective/Purpose

a) Effective Management of Protected Areas.b) Conservation of wild and endangered species and their habitat.c) Restoration of degraded habitat within Protected Areas.d) Control of Poaching, Taxidermy and illegal Trade of wild animal and plant species.e) Monitoring and Research.f) Ensuring people’s participation in wildlife conservation.g) Conservation awareness and education.h) Wildlife Tourism (Eco-Tourism).i) Ex-situ conservation programme.j) Health Monitoring and Disease control with respect to Protected Area k) Resolution of Man-animal conflicts.l) Infrastructure Development.m) Establishment of Zoo’s.

2.2. Mission/Vision Statement

Survival of man is dependent upon the survival of plants and animals. There exists an intricate balance between all living and non-living components in an eco-system and maintenance of this balance is necessary to ensure economic developments while at the same time ensuring environmental conservation. Wildlife is an important component of an eco-system and they are to be conserved for their ethical, cultural, religious, spiritual, economic and ecological values.

The Wildlife Protection Department in Jammu and Kashmir has evolved from the erstwhile Game Preservation Department. Over a period of time, the Wildlife has been managed for different objectives ranging from regulation to management of the Protected Areas with a focus on conservation on modern scientific lines and as per the provisions of J&K Wildlife Protection Act, 1978 amended upto 2002.

2.3. Brief History & formation

The Jammu & Kashmir Wildlife Protection Department has evolved from the erstwhile Game Preservation Department. In earlier times, the wildlife was managed exclusively for game purposes and the rules were framed to protect and hunt wild animals in wilderness and game reserves.

Over a period of time the wildlife hunting as a game changed into organized trade for meeting requirements of various products at domestic and international markets. Prior to 1997, lot of uncontrolled hunting took place to meet the requirements of trade, which resulted into the considerable reduction of animal population in wilderness.

Since creation of a full-fledged Department of Wildlife Protection, the State Government has taken a series of measures for conservation of Forests and the Wildlife therein. The State Government has notified about 16000 sq km under the Protected Area Network which is about 15.58% of total geographical area of the State as compared to the national average of 4.8%. The State has 5 National Parks, 14 Wildlife Sanctuaries and 37 Conservation Reserves. These Protected Areas are to be managed on scientific lines through habitat improvement, plantations specifically of wild fruit bearing plants, soil and water conservation measures, fire protection, development of infrastructure, providing supplemental feed (like cattle feed, fodder, meat, medicines, tranquilizing drugs, guns and animal keepers to look-after the wild animals that too on round the clock basis).

To save wildlife from hunters and poachers great emphasis is given towards antipoaching activities including engagement of informers to handle the organized wildlife crime.

The State has also responsibility to manage Captive animals in Zoos and Rescue Centers. Feed, fodder and medicines to the captive stock at Manda Deer Park, Mansar Deer Park and Mantalai Enclosures in Jammu Region and in case of Kashmir Region Dachigam National Park and Pahalgam Deer Park is provided. Exchange of animals / birds and their procurement to mitigate the possibilities of in breeding is also covered.

2.4. Duties

With the increasing responsibility of the department from the game regulation to the wildlife conservation, the functions of the department have increased manifold to meet new and additional responsibilities / challenges in order to accelerate management of the protected areas. At present, J&K State is making efforts to come at par with the management of the Protected Areas at the national level, as per the recommendations of National Board of Wildlife. The Wildlife Protection Department has taken several measures for protection of wildlife and their habitat. Attempts are made to manage the PAs on scientific lines, though there are huge gaps in what should be done and what is being done, in view of the very low plan size of the department. The Department under Hon’ble Supreme Court orders is expected to manage the Protected Areas through preparation of Management Plans of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries & Conservation Reserves. The functions of the department is the oversee of the implementation of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1978.

2.5. Main activities/functions

The objectives and functions of the Department are as under:

1. Management & Habitat Improvement of Protected Areas as well as the forest areas which fall in contiguity with the Protected Area Network;2. Management, Restocking, Reallocation of Rare and Endangered Species;3. Anti Poaching / Anti Smuggling Drives;4. Law Enforcement / Wildlife Crime Control.5. Wildlife Management Plans Formulation and Implementation thereof;6. Captive Breeding, Zoos & Zoological Parks;7. Wildlife Health Care, Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release of Wild Animals;8. Man Animal Conflict Resolution;9. Promotion of Ecotourism;10. People’s participation for Protection / Preservation of Wildlife;11. Awareness & Nature Education;12. Research and Training Programmes;13. Census and Survey;14. Species Recovery Programmes;

2.6. List of Services being provided

As mentioned in para 2.5 above and in addition the Department of Wildlife Protection pays compensation to the victims of Man Animal Conflict as per the guidelines of Ministry of Environment & Forests and the State Government.

2.7 Organization Structure.

2.8. The Department expects from publicExpectation of the public authority from the public for enhancing its effectiveness and efficiency with regard to management interventions required to be taken out for management of Protected Area Network on scientific lines.

2.9. Public Participation/ContributionIn the book of devolution of powers to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) there is mention about interface of People and Wildlife Department are as:-

Supervision of protection of wildlife:-The Eco-development Committees constituted by the Wildlife Protecton Department for the Development of fringe areas around Protected Areas will be the Sub-Committee of the Halqa Panchayat to deal with the matters pertaining to the Protection of Wildlife in the area. They will specifically be responsible for the following works:-a) Identification of vulnerability with respect to wildlife for its protection in consultation with the

local wildlife guards.b) Preparation of micro-plans and supervision in implementation of eco-developmental

activities in the concerned fringe areas/villages.c) Assisting in handling Man-Animal Conflict in the respective fringe areas/villages.Block Development Council:The Block Development Council will supervise the protection of wildlife in the area under its control and report deviation, if any, to the concerned Wildlife Range Officer/Block Forest Officer for action. The Block Development Council will also facilitate resolution of Man-Animal Conflict and report the same to the concerned wildlife Range Officer/Block Officer for action.

2.10. Mechanism available for monitoring the service delivery and public grievance resolutionField tours are being conducted regularly by the Wildlife Officers at all levels and public opinion/expectation is considered to improve the quality of public expenditure. The Department assess the quantity and quality of works executed by way of field monitoring. Practical trainings among all ranks of the field staff of the department is being imparted from time to time to acquaint them with the advancement made in the fields of interpretation, zoo management, health monitoring and in several other branches.

2.11 Addresses/Contacts

Direction Office

1. Sheikh-ul-Alam Forest Complex near Silk factory Road, Rajbagh Srinagar- (Summer session– May to October). 2. Manda hills,near Ashoka Hotel Jammu- (Winter session– November to April)

Regional Offices

1. Boulevard, Royal Fields Golf Course Srinagar- (Kashmir) 2. Manda Hills,near Ashoka Hotel Jammu-(Jammu) 3. Badami Bagh, Leh- (Ladakh)

Divisional Offices

Central Srinagar Dachigam National ParkWetlands Srinagar Hokersar ZainakootNorth-Sopore Kupwara Road, near Government Hospital SoporeAnantnag-Bijbehara Opp. Forest Complex BijbeharaShopian Near Tehsil OfficeJammu Manda Hills,near Ashoka Hotel JammuKathua Opp. Forest Complex, KathuaPoonch-Rajouri Near Dak-Banglow Forest Complex, RajouriKishtwar KishtwarLeh-Ladakh Badami Bagh, Leh- (Ladakh)

Kargil Near Forest (Territorial) Division, Kargil

2.12. Working Hours

Srinagar Summer:- 10 A.M Opening 4 P.M. Closing. Winter:- 10.30 A.M. Opening 4.30 P.M.Closing

Jammu Summer:- 8 A.M Opening 2 P.M. Closing. Winter:- 10 A.M. Opening 4 P.M.Closing

Ladakh Summer:- 10 A.M Opening 4 P.M. Closing. Winter:- 10.30 A.M. Opening 4.30 P.M.Closing

(Six Days Week)

Chapter-3Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees

S.No Designation Pr.CCF(Wildlife)/Chief Wildlife Warden,J&K

Head of Department

01 Powers Administrative As Major Head of the DepartmentFinancial As Major Head of the Department/

Pr.CCF/Chief Wildlife WardenDuties Others As Major Head of the Department/

Pr.CCF/Chief Wildlife Warden02 Designation Chief Conservator of

Forests (Wildlife/Eco-tourism) J&KPowers Administrative As Class – I Officer

Financial As Class – I Officer Others As Class-I Officer

Duties 1. First Appellate Authority- Direction Office, Citizen Charter/ Website.2. Attend the technical, administrative and Planning matters in accordance with the rules and regulations on the subject in the Department.3. Attend any other work assigned by the Chief Wildlife Warden

03 Designation CF(WL)/Regional Wildlife Warden(s)

Jammu/Kashmir and Ladakh

Powers Administrative As Class – I Officer Financial As Class – I Officer Others As Class-I Officer

Duties 1.First Appellate Authority (Region-wise), RTI, Citizen Charter/ Website/AQ’s CQ’s, QD’s.2.Monitor and Review the implementation all Plan Schemes of State and Government of India in accordance with the rules & regulations in their respective jurisdiction.

04 Designation Assistant Wildlife Warden (Headquarters)Powers Administrative Staff officer office of the Chief Wildlife

Warden, J&KFinancial NILOthers NIL

Duties Attend day to day routine administrative/Establishment matters in accordance with the rules & regulations and looking after matter relating to planning.

05 Designation Assistant Wildlife Warden (Technical)Powers Administrative Technical officer of the Chief Wildlife

Warden, J&KFinancial NILOthers NIL

Duties Attend the technical matters in accordance with the rules and regulations on the subject of the jurisdiction in the department.

06 Designation Assistant Wildlife Warden (s) of Wildlife Protection Department, Jammu & Kashmir

Powers Administrative As Class-III & IV officerFinancial As Class-III & IV officer (DDO of the

concerned DivisionOthers -

Duties In-charge and responsible for all executions in concerned Division. Custodian of all the assets of the Department within their jurisdiction. Attend the technical, administrative and financial matters in accordance with the rules and regulations on the subject.

07 Designation Accounts Officer of Wildlife Protection DepartmentPowers Administrative NIL

Financial Controlling officer Others -

Duties Attend the issues pertaining to the accounts matters of the Department. 08 Designation Wildlife Prosecutor of Wildlife Protection Department

Powers Administrative NILFinancial NILOthers NIL

Duties Attend the legal matters of the Department. 09 Designation All other Executive Staff including ROs,

Foresters, WL Guards, Malies & HelpersPowers Administrative NIL

Financial NILOthers NIL

Duties Responsible for execution of Wildlife Management and Protection. 10 Designation All other Ministerial staff including, SO ( ADM)

Statistical Officer, Head Assistant, PA, Senior Asstt, Jr. Asstt & Orderlies

Powers Administrative NILFinancial NILOthers NIL

Duties Office work/Safe custody of the office record of their sections.

Chapter-4Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manual and Records for Discharging Functions

A) Name/title of the document :- O1. J&K Civil Service Rules (deal with Service conditions and control

of the employees)02. J&K Financial Code (deals with financial matters & delegation of powers etc.)03. J&K Leave Rules (deal with leaves of the employees).04. J&K Medical Attendance Rules (deal with Medical claims of the employees) 05. J&K Classification & Conduct Rule:- (deal with discipline and conduct of the

employees)06. Forest Manual/Act(deals with management and raising of plantations)07. SRO-469 of 1985 (Non-Gazetted Recruitment Rules)08. SRO-158 of 1994 (Gazetted Recruitment Rules)09. SRO-61 of 1992 & SRO-17 of 1999 (Deal with formation of VFCs10. SRO-143 ( VFCs) 11. State Forest Policy-2011

Chapter-5Particulars of arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by, the members of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or implementation thereofFormulation of Policy

5.1 Whether there is any provision to seek consultation/participation of public or its representative for formulation of policies ?, please provide details of such policy in following format.

S.No Subject/Topic Is it mandatory to ensure/participation (yes/No)

Arrangements for seeking public participation.

NA NA NA

Implementation of Policy

5.2 Where there is any provision to seek consultation/participation of public or its representatives for implementation of policies ? If there is, please provide details of provisions in following format

S.No Subject/Topic Is it mandatory to ensure/participation (yes/No)

Arrangements for seeking public participation.

NA NA NA

Chapter-6A statement of the categories of documents that relates specifically to Wildlife Protection Department

S.No

Category of the document

Name of the document and its introduction in one line

Procedure to obtain the document

01 Publication 1.J&K Wildlife Protection Act, 1978 amended, 20022.Govt; Order 128-FST of 1991 dated: 13.05.1991 (Organizational Set- up of the Deptt;)3.G.O.No:20-FST of 1981, dated: 04.02.1981 (Cabinet decision for declaration of National Parks Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves)4.Draft report for declaration of Eco-sensitive/Eco- fragile zones/areas around the PA network.5.Over-view report on Wildlife Protection Deptt;6.Gazetted Recruitment rules.7.Non-Gazetted subordinate Recruitment Rules.8. Reports released by the department from time to time.

Photostat copy from Direction Office on formal request with reasons thereof.

All affairs of the Department including work, conduct etc. of its employees are governed by the following in vogue service rules of State.

01. J&K Civil Service Rules02. J&K Financial Code03. J&K Leave Rules04. J&K Medical Attendance Rules05. J&K Classification & Conduct Rule06. State Forest Policy-2011

Chapter-7A statement of boards, council, Committees and other bodiesconstituted as its part

Name and address of the Affiliated Body

The State Board for Wildlife has been constituted under Wildlife Protection Act, amended upto 2002. The Board is Chaired by Hon’ble Chief Minister.

Type of Affiliated Body (Board, Council, Committees, Other Bodies)Brief Introduction of the Affiliated Body (Establishment Year, Objective/Main Activities)Role of the Affiliated Body (Advisory/Managing/Executive/Others)Structure and Member CompositionHead of the BodyAddress of main office and its BranchesFrequency of MeetingsCan Public participate in the meetings? No, but public representatives are nominated by the

Government including experts from various organizations who are involved in the conservation of Wildlife

Are minutes of the meetings prepared? Yes.Are minutes of the meetings available to the public? If yes please provide information about the procedure to obtain them

Copy of the Minutes are available in the Direction Office/website.

Besides, Standing Committee of the SBWL headed by Hon’ble Forest Minister is also constituted by the Government for disposal of Wildlife Clearance of various projects falling within the Protected Area Network, as per the “Prescribed Format” issued by the Ministry of Environment & Forests on the directions of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. Firstly placed before the SBWL and subsequently before the National Board for Wildlife for its recommendation.

Chapter-8

The names/designations and other particulars of The PublicInformation Officers

Name of the Public Authority: - Department of Wildlife Protection, J&K

First Appellate Authority

Name of the First Appellate Authority

Designation Offices for which designated Contact Numbers

Shri Ashwani Gupta, IFS

Chief Conservator of Forests (Eco-tourism)

Wildlife Warden Headquarters 9419189352

Shri Shuja Hydri, IFS Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Kashmir

Asstt; Wildlife Wardens, Central/Wetlands/North/

Anantnag/Shopian (PIOs & APIOs)

9419032886

Shri Roshan Jaggi, IFS

Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Jammu

Asstt; Wildlife Wardens, Jammu/Kathua/Rajouri-Poonch/Chenab-Kishtwar (PIOs & APIOs)

9419194268

Shri Jigmet Takpa, IFS

Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Leh-Ladakh

Asstt; Wildlife Wardens, Leh/Kargil (PIOs & APIOs)

9906977888

Public Information Officers

S. No

Name Designation Offices for which designated Contact Numbers

1 Shri Tahir Mehmood Mirza

Wildlife Prosecutor Office of the Pr. Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife)/Chief Wildlife Warden

8713914451

2 Shri Ab. Rouf Zargar Asstt; Wildlife Warden, Central Division-Srinagar

Office of the Wildlife Warden, Central Division, Srinagar

9419038961

3 Shri M.M.Baba Asstt; Wildlife Warden, South Division, Anantnag

Office of the Wildlife Warden. Anantnag, Sopore

9419033914

4 Shri Imtiyaz Ahmad Lone Asstt; Wildlife Warden, Wetland Division, Srinagar

Office of the Wildlife Warden. Wetland Division, Srinagar

9419018014

5 Shri Riyaz Gul Asstt; Wildlife Warden, Shopian Division

Office of the Wildlife Warden. Shopian Division

9596451731

6 Shri Mohammad Sadiq Mir

I/C Asstt; Wildlife Warden, North Division, Sopore

Office of the Wildlife Warden, North Division, Sopore

9419458854

7 Shri Ranjeev Sharma I/C Asstt; Wildlife Warden, Kishtwar

Office of the Wildlife Warden Kishtwar

9622241776

8 Shri Suresh Sharma I/C Asstt; Wildlife Warden, Jammu

Office of the Wildlife Warden Jammu

9419138323

9 Shri Safeer Ahmad I/C Asstt; Wildlife Warden, Rajouri

Office of the Wildlife Warden Rajouri – Poonch

9419301136

10 Shri Kuldeep Singh I/C Asstt; Wildlife Warden, Kathua

Office of the Wildlife Warden Kathua

9419245260

11 Shri Intesar Suhail Asstt; Wildlife Warden, Kargil Division

Office of the Wildlife Warden, Kargil 9419049275

12 Shri Tsering Angchok-I Range Officer-Grade-II, I/C Asstt; Wildlife Warden, Leh

Office of the Wildlife Warden, Leh- Ladakh

01985-233845

Assistant Public Information Officers

1 Shri Mohd. Yaqoob Wani Head Assistant Olffice of the Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Kashmir

9797090485

2 Shri Tundop Senior Assistant Olffice of the Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Ladakh

9622991775

3 Shri Suresh Koul Junior Assistant Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Jammu

9419159616

Chapter-9

Procedures followed in Decision Making Process

9.1. What is the procedure followed to take a decision for various matters? (A reference to Secretariat Manual & Business Rules & other rules/regulations etc. can be made)

The decisions are made as per the rules and regulations laid down in the Civil Services Regulation, J&K Employees Conduct Rules, J&K Classification, Control & Appeal Rules, Secretariat Manual, J&K Forest Manual, J&K Forest Accounts Code, J&K Financial Code, and other allied rules and regulations applicable to the Department in conducting the official business.

9.2. What are the documented procedures / laid down procedures / defined criteria / rules to arrive at a particular decision for important matters? What are different levels through which a decision process moves?

The decisions procedures are made from Wildlife Guard to Divisional/ State level and wherever required it is submitted to Administrative Department, for necessary sanctions.

9.3. What are the arrangements to communicate the decision to the public?

Through orders, circulars, notices, communications etc. issued by the competent authorities.

9.4. Who are the officers at various levels whose opinions are sought for the process of decision making?

As per hierarchy the system hierarchy should be adequately explained, the opinion of all the subordinate officers is taken as per the requirement of the issue.

9.5. Who is the final authority that vets the decision?

Competence to take decision is well defined in book of financial code and business manual.

9.6. Please provide information separately in the following format for the important matters on which the decision is taken by the public authority.

Subject on which the decision is to be taken Management Interventions required in PAN.Guideline / Direction, if any As per the WL Protection Act 1978 amended - 2002

and Hon’ble Apex Court OrdersProcess of Execution An application can be made to concerned Asstt.

Wildlife Wardens who will takeup the matter as per the subject matter

Designation of the officers involved in decision making

Asstt. Wildlife Warden / Conservator of Forests(WL)/Regional Wildlife Warden, concerned

Contact information of above mentioned officers The information is given in relevant chapter of this book

If not satisfied by the decision, where & how to appeal

Next higher authority as per the hierarchy.

Chapter- 10

Directory of Officers & EmployeesName

S/shri

Designation Phone Nos E-mail Address

Mobile Kashmir Jammu Ladakh

Deepak Khanna, IFS

Chief Wildlife Warden

9419113264 0194 – 2312847

0192 – 2310315 (Fax)

0191-2572570

0191-2520994 (Fax)

jkwildlife78@ gmail.com

Sheikh – ul – Alam Forest Complex near Silk Factory Road, Rajbagh Srinagar

Ashwani Gupta, IFS

Chief Conservator of Forests (Eco-tourism)

9419189352

Tahir Ahmad Shawl

Wildlife Warden, Headquarter

9419193970 0194-2141205

Samina Charoo

Research Officer

9419773701

Regional Heads

Jigmet Takpa, IFS

Chief Conservator of Forests (Ladakh)

9906977888 01982-255733

01982-257410 (Tel/Fax)

Badami Bagh, Leh - (Ladakh)

Roshan Jaggi, IFS

Chief Conservator of Forests (Jammu)

9419194268 0191-2544575

0191-2520948 (Fax)

Manda Hills, Near Ashoka Hotel Jammu

Shuja Hyderi, IFS

Conservator of Forests (Kashmir)

9419032886 0194-2501069 (Tel/Fax)

Boulevard, Police Golf Course Srinagar – (Kashmir)

Divisional Heads

M. Sadiq Mir

Wildlife Warden, North Division – Sopore

9419458854 01954-221682 (Tel/Fax)

Kupwara Road near Government Hospital, Sopore

Imtiyaz Ahmad Lone

Wildlife Warden, Wetlands

9419018014 Hokersar Zainakoot, Srinagar

Ab. Rouf Zargar

I/c Asstt. Wildlife Warden, Central

9419038961 0194-2462327 (Tel/Fax)

Harwan, Dachigam National Park, Srinagar

M.M. Baba I/c Asstt. Wildlife Warden, South Div. Bijbehara

9419033914 01932-234474 (Tel/Fax)

Opp. Forest Complex Bijbehara

Riyaz Gul DFO/Asstt. Wildlife Warden, Shopian

9596451731 01933-261918 (Tel/Fax)

Near Tehsil Office, Shopian

Intesar Suhail

Wildlife Warden, Kargil

9419049275 01985-233845 (Tel/Fax)

Near Forest (Territorial) Division, Kargil

Tsering Angchok – I

Range Officer – Gd- II I/c Asstt. Wildlife Warden, Leh

9419645000 01982-252171 (Tel/Fax)

Badami Bagh, Leh – (Ladakh)

Shri Kuldeep Singh

Asstt. Wildlife Warden, Kathua

9419245260 01922-234687 (Tel/Fax)

Opp. Forest Complex, Kathua

Ranjeev Sharma

Asstt. Wildlife Warden, Chenab Division, Kishtwar

9622241776 01995-259617

(Tel/Fax)

Kishtwar

Suresh Sharma

I/c Asstt. Wildlife Warden, Jammu

9419138323 0191-2520247

(Tel/Fax)

Manda Hills, Near Ashoka Hotel Jammu

Safeer Hussain

I/c Assstt. Wildlife Warden, Rajouri

9419301136 01962-260084 (Tel/Fax)

Near Dak-Banglow Forest Complex, Rajouri

Chapter-11The Monthly Remuneration Received by each of its officers and Employees including the system of

Compensation as provided in Regulations

S.No Designation of Post No.of Posts

with reference to G.O. & Date Pay Band Grade Pay

1 Pr.CCF (Wildlife)/Chief Wildlife Warden

1 SRO No:158 dated:12-08-1994 75500-80000 -

2 Chief Conservator of Forests (Eco-tourism)

1 G.O. No. 32 - FST 2008 dated 16-01-2009 37400-67000 10,000

3 Conservator of Forests (Wildlife)/Regional Wildlife Warden

3 SRO No:158 dated:12-08-1994 37400-67000 8,900

4 Dy. Director (Planning) 1 Vide G.O. No. 105-PD of 2008 dated 07-10-2008 15600-39100 6.6005 Accounts Officer 1 SRO No:158 dated:12-08-1994 9300-34800 4,8006 Assistant Wildlife Warden 13 SRO No:158 dated:12-08-1994 9300-34800 4,8007 Asstt. Vety. Surgeon 1 SRO No:158 dated:12-08-1994 15600-39100 5,2008 Research Officer 1 SRO No:158 dated:12-08-1994 9300-34800 4,8009 Ecologist 1 SRO No:158 dated:12-08-1994 9300-34800 4,80010 Asstt;Engineer Civil 1 SRO No:158 dated:12-08-1994 9300-34800 4,80011 Asstt. Vety. Surgeon 2 ASH/Plan-2/08 dated 12-08-2008 9300-34800 5,20012 Range Officer Grade I 8 SRO No:158 dated:12-08-1994 9300-34800 4,28013 Range Officer Grade II 7 G.O. No: 138 FST - 1990 dated 27-07-1990 9300-34800 4,20014 Supervisor Grade II 2 SRO No:489 dated: 21-11-1985 9300-34800 4,20015 Foresters 31 SRO 489 dated 21-11-85 & G.O. No: 138 FST -

1990 dt 27-07-909300-34800 2,800

16 Dy. Foresters 9 SRO 489 dated 21-11-85 5200-20200 2,30017 Guards/Field Operator 333 SRO 489 dated 21-11-85 & G.O. No: 138 FST -

1990 dt 27-07-19905200-20200 1800

16 Private Secretary 1 SRO 323, dated 10-09-2007 9300-34800 4,80018 Junior Engineer 2 SRO 489 dated 21-11-85 & G.O. No: 138 FST -

1990 dt 27-07-19909300-34800 4,300

19 Drafts Man 1 G.O. No: 138 FST - 1990 dated 27-07-1990 9300-34800 4,28020 Wildlife Prosecutor 1 SRO 489 dated 21-11-85 9300-34800 4,60025 Section Officer 1 G.O. No: 138 FST - 1990 dated 27-07-1990 9300-34800 4,60026 Stastical Officer 1 Vide G.O. No. 105-PD of 2008 dated 07-10-2008 9300-34800 4,60027 Head Assistant 4 SRO 489 dated 21-11-85 & G.O. No: 138 FST -

1990 dt 27-07-19909300-34800 4,200

28 Jr. Stenographer 1 SRO 489 dated 21-11-85 9300-34800 4,20029 Stastical Assistant 1 Vide G.O. No. 105-PD of 2008 dated 07-10-2008 9300-34800 4,20024 Accountant 1 SRO 489 dated 21-11-85 9300-34800 4,60031 Sr. Assistant 10 SRO 489 dated 21-11-85 5200-20200 2,40030 Jr.Assistant 22 SRO 489 dated 21-11-85 & G.O. No: 138 FST -

1990 d t27-07-19905200-20200 1,900

32 Store Keeper 1 G.O. No: 138 FST - 1990 dated 27-07-1990 5200-20200 4,20023 Mistry/Works Supervisor 1 SRO 489 dated 21-11-85 5200-20200 1,90036 Lab Assistant 2 SRO 489 dated 21-11-85 5200-20200 4,20033 Senior Cameraman 1 G.O. No. 08 - FST of 2008 dated 07-01-2008 9300-34800 4,20034 Cameraman 1 G.O. No: 138 FST - 1990 dated 27-07-1990 5200-20200 2,80035 Project Operator 1 G.O. No: 138 FST - 1990 dated 27-07-1990 5200-20200 2,100

37 Driver/Chaffur 8 SRO 489 dated 21-11-85 & G.O. No: 138 FST - 1990 d t27-07-1990

9300-34800 4,280

22 Watchers 25 G.O No: 81 FST, dated 01-07-85 4440-7440 1,30038 Malies 5 G.O. No: 138 FST - 1990 dated 27-07-1990 4440-7440 1,30039 Jamadar 1 SRO 489 dated 21-11-85 4440-7440 1,30040 Orderlies 14 SRO 489 dated 21-11-85 & G.O. No: 138 FST -

1990 dt 27-07-19904440-7440 1,300

41 Lab attendant/Boy 2 SRO 489 dated 21-11-85 4440-7440 1,300

42 Chowkidars, 21 SRO 489 dated 21-11-85 4440-7440 1,300

43 Farash 1 SRO 489 dated 21-11-85 4440-7440 1,300

44 Helpers 111 111 DRW regularized (93 posts transferred from Social Forestry Deptt. vide G.O No: FST 501 of 2006, dt: 27-09-2006

4440-7440 1,300

  Total 657      In addition to above:-      

Range Officer-Gtrade-I 1 Transferred from Forest Department 9300-34800 4,28045 Fisheries Guard 1 Transferred from Fishries Deptt. alongwith post 4440-7440 1,30046 Jr. Asstt. from Social

Forestry 2 2 posts transferred from Social Forestry Deptt. vide

G.O No: FST 501 of 2006, dt: 27-09-20065200-20200 1,900

47 Forester 1 Transferred from Forest Deptt. alongwith post vide G.O. No: 377 - FST 1995, dated 08-12-95

9300-34800 2,800

Helpers 93 (93 posts transferred from Social Forestry Deptt. vide G.O No: FST 501 of 2006, dt: 27-09-2006

4440-7440 1,300

  Total 98      Surplus staff of IWDP      

Range Officer Grade-I 2 Vide G.O. No. 366-FST of 2011 dated 30-09-2011 of Annexure-B

9300-34800 4,280

48 Forester 2 9300-34800 2,800

49 Dy. Forester 7 5200-20200 2,300

Guards 13 5200-20200 1,800

50 Computer Operator (FPF) 1 9300-34800 4,200

51 Helper 90 4440-7440 1,300

  Total 115    

  Forest Department      

Range Officer 1 9300-34800 4,280

53 Range Officer Gd-II 1   9300-34800 4,200

54 Forester (Adhoc) 2   9300-34800 2,800

  Total 4      Surplus Staff of SFC:      55 Forester/Block Manager 4 Vide G.O. No. 366-FST of 2011 dated 30-09-2011

of Annexure-B 9300-34800 2,800

56 Dy.Forester/ Supervisor 3 5200-20200 2,300

57 Junior Assistant 3 5200-20200 1,900

58 Typest/Computer Opt; 1 5200-20200 1,800

59 Watcher/Field worker 15 4440-7440 1,300

60 Helper/Field supervisor 9 4440-7440 1,300

61 Guard (Field Sup) 14 4440-7440 1,800

62 Farash 1 4440-7440 1,300

Vet; Assistant 1 4440-7440 1,300

  Total 51    

  Grand total 925    

Chapter-12Budget for the year 2014-15 (Non-Plan)

Revenue Rs. In lacs

Code Head Proposed Budget

Amount released by Adm.Deptt;

Amount released/disbursed (No. of instalments)

Total Expenditure ending (12/2014)

001 Salaries 2360.00 2168.85 2168.16 1715.77924

002 Travel Expenses 16.00 12.00 11.88 11.47442

006 Telephone 3.00 2.25 2.25 1.41320

007 Office Expenses 14.00 10.50 10.37 10.22618

008 Electricity Charges 25.00 25.00 22.87 6.25000

009 Rent Rate & Taxes 5.00 3.75 2.97 2.07500

010 Material & Supplies 3.00 2.25 2.25 1.46200

011 Books & Periodicals 2.50 1.88 1.00 1.15000

014 POL 12.00 10.80 10.45 8.83016

020 Machinery & Equipment 3.00 2.25 2.25 1.67000

021 Training 2.00 1.50 1.50 0.10300

025 Wages 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000

037 Prop.& Spl. Services Charges

4.50 3.38 2.70 1.35000

043 uniforms 9.00 6.75 6.05 2.85000

054 Furniture and Furnishings 2.50 1.88 1.88 1.87000

070 Arms & Ammunition 3.00 2.25 2.25 1.75000

071 Medical Reimbursement 6.00 4.50 3.81 1.01731

079 Stipend & Scholarship 2.00 1.50 0.00 0.0000

098 Advertisement & Pub. 10.50 7.88 6.25 5.95000

176 Demarcation 10.00 7.80 5.00 3.98000

179 Sowing & Planting 6.00 4.50 4.00 2.98000

180 Protection from Fire 4.00 3.00 3.00 2.20000

194 Purchase of Computers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0000

320 Research & Survey 11.00 8.25 5.35 5.95000

326 Maint. of Buildings 6.00 4.50 2.76 2.76000

363 Outsourcing of upkeep 31.00 29.45 28.75 23.11425

396 Ext. of firewood 2.00 1.50 1.50 1.27152

482 Maintenance of Gardens 3.50 2.63 1.74 1.40000

633 compensation 150.00 112.50 83.87 56.64000

  Total 2706.50 2443.30 2394.86 1875.51628

2071 ORB Leave salary 41.28 41.28 40.829 40.82900

  Defined Pension Contribution Scheme

2.83 3.58 3.49 1.90500

Total 44.11 44.86 44.319 42.73400

Budget for the year 2014-15 (Plan)

Capital Rs. In lacsName of the Scheme

Activity Starting date of the activity

Planned date of the activity

Amount Proposed

Amount sanctioned

Amount released/disbursed (No. of instalments)

Actual expenditure for the last year till ending 1/2015

Responsible officer for the quality the complete execution of the work

Salary - NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL13th Finance Works 1.4.2014 31.3.2014 90.00 94.60 74.10 0.00 Assistant

Commission Wildlife Wardens

Works 1.4.2014 31.03.2014 262.50 131.25 74.48 55.35 -do-

Research Survey & Census

Survey & Census -do- -do- 3.00 1.50 1.50 0.00 -do-

National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries

Various type of execution Works/Habitat Management of Wildlife

-do- -do- 81.00 40.50 12.00 10.15 -do-

Small & Big Game Reserve

Various type of execution Works/Habitat Management of Wildlife

-do- -do- 9.25 4.63 4.63 0.00 -do-

Wetland Reserves

Various type of execution Works/Habitat Management of Wildlife

-do- -do- 24.25 12.12 12.00 12.00 -do-

Captive Breeding & Rehabilitation

Feed & Fodder -do- -do- 30.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 -do-

Nature Clubs Awareness activities -do- -do- 3.00 1.50 0.00 0.00 -do-

Wildlife Week Celebration of Wildlife Week

-do- -do- 2.00 1.00 0.50 0.00 -do-

Training and Symposium

Training, Symposium/Meetings of Standing Committee(SBWL)

-do- -do- 3.00 1.50 1.50 0.00 -do-

Forest Biosphere Reserve

Various type of execution Works/Habitat Management of Wildlife

-do- -do- 0.50 0.25 0.00 0.00 -do-

Mini-Zoological Park

Various type of execution Works/Habitat Management of Wildlife

-do- -do- 35.50 17.75 5.00 0.00 -do-

Eco-Development

Various type of execution Works/Habitat Management of Wildlife

-do- -do- 4.25 2.13 1.50 1.00 -do-

Strengthening of Wildlife Protection

Various type of execution Works/Habitat Management of Wildlife

-do- -do- 20.25 10.12 2.60 2.60 -do-

Maintenance of Capital Assets

Various type of execution Works/Habitat Management of Wildlife

-do- -do- 6.50 3.25 3.25 0.50 -do-

Handling of Man Animal Conflict

To deal with handling of Man Animal conflict situation in vulnerable Areas

-do- -do- 40.00 20.00 15.00 14.10 -do-

* Note:-An amount of Rs.74.10 lacs as 2nd instalment 2012-13 of approved works programme of 13ht FCA has been released by Administrative Department and its utilization in 2014-15,besides an amount of Rs.22.50 lacs released by Adm. Department as 25% of approved works programme of 2014-15.

Chapter-13The Manner of Execution of Subsidy Programme

Not applicable

Chapter-14Particulars of Recipients of Concessions, permits or authorization granted by it

Not applicable

Chapter-15

Norms set by it for the discharge of its functions15.1 Please provide the details of the Norms/Standards set by the

Department for execution of various activities programmes.

The norms/standards set in Forest and PWD Schedules are made applicable in execution of various activities/programmes.

Chapter-16

Information Available in an electronic form

16.1 Please provide the details of the information related to the various schemes which are available in the electronic format.

The information related to the various schemes/beneficiary PAN are being up-loaded.

Chapter-17

Particulars of the facilities available to citizens for obtaining information

17.1 Both soft as well as in hard form information remains readily available for citizens and can be hand for the Directions/Circle/Divisional offices during office hours on any working day.

Chapter-18Other Useful information

18.1 Frequently asked questions and their answers by Public18.2 Related to seeking information

The information related to the various schemes are being up-loaded.

18.3 With relation to training imparted to public by public authority.

Awareness training are being provided to the public to combat the situation arisen during the Man-Animal Conflict.

Name S/Shri Designation Phone Nos E-Mail AddressMobile Srinagar Jammu

Deepak Khanna, IFS

Pr.CCF/Chief Wildlife Warden

9419113264 0194-23128470000-0000000(F)

0191-25725700000-0000000(F)

Raj-Bagh, Silk Factory Road, Srinagar, & Manda Hilla, Near Ashoka Hotel, Jammu

Ashwani Gupta, IFS

Chief Conservator of Forests (Eco-tourism)

9419189352 -do-

Shri Shuja Hyderi, IFS

Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Kashsmir

9419032886 Boulevard, Royal Fields Golf Course Srinagar- (Kashmir)

Shri Joshan Jaggi, IFS

Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Jammu

9419194268 Manda Hills,near Ashoka Hotel Jammu-(Jammu)

Shri Jigmet Takpa, IFS

Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Leh-Ladakh

9906977888 Badami Bagh, Leh- (Ladakh)

Tahir Ahmad Shawl

Wildlife Warden, Headquarter

9419193970 Raj-Bagh, Silk Factory Road, Srinagar, & Manda Hilla, Near Ashoka Hotel, Jammu

Ms. Samina Amin

Research Officer

9419773701

Shri Tej Lal Raina

Accounts Officer 9419193970

Shri Tahir Mehmood

Wildlife Prosecutor

9622130814

Divisional HeadsShri Mohammad Sadiq Mir

Asstt; Wildlife Warden, North Division-Sopore

9419458854 Kupwara Road, near Government Hospital Sopore

Shri Imtiyaz Ahmad Lone

Asstt; Wildlife Warden, Wetlands Division, Srinagar

9419018014 Hokersar Zainakoot, Srinagar.

Shri Ab. Rouf Zargar

I/C Asstt; Wildlife Warden, Central Division, Srinagar

9419038961 Dachigam National Park, Srinagar

Shri M.M.Baba

I/C Asstt; Wildlife Warden, South Division, Bijbehara

9419033914 Opp. Forest Complex Bijbehara

Shri Riyaz Gul

DFO/Asstt; Wildlife Warden, Shopian Division

9596451731 Near Tehsil Office, Shopian

Shri Tsering Angchok-I

Range Officer-Grade-II, I/C Asstt; Wildlife Warden, Leh-Division

9419645000 Badami Bagh, Leh- (Ladakh)

Shri Intesar Suhail

Asstt; Wildlife Warden, Kargil

9419049275 Near Forest (Territorial) Division, Kargial.

Shri Kuldeep Singh

Asstt; Wildlife Warden, Kathua

9419245260 Opp. Forest Complex, Kathua

Shri Ranjeev Sharma

Asstt; Wildlife Warden, Chenab Division, Kishtwar

9622241776 Kishtwar

Shri Suresh Sharma

I/C Asstt; Wildlife Warden, Jammu

9419138323 Manda Hills,near Ashoka Hotel Jammu

Shri Safeer Hussain

I/C Asstt; Wildlife Warden, Rajouri

9419301136 Near Dak-Banglow Forest Complex, Rajouri